Slide Shakyamuni Buddha’s
Birthday Celebration Bathing of the Buddha
Dharma Service Wednesday, May 15th 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Paying homage to the Buddha / Bathing the Buddha ceremony / Buddhist teachings / Free vegetarian meal to cultivate merits of friendship Event Details

Daily Dharma

(Translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu)

Phenomena are preceded by the heart,
ruled by the heart,
made of the heart.
If you speak or act
with a calm, bright heart,
then happiness follows you –
like a shadow
that never leaves.

― Dhammapada 1 — ”


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May 15th Wed

Buddha Sakyamuni Birthday

Ceremony of Bathing the Baby Buddha Sakyamuni Chanting Congregation Dharma Talk * (Free lunch to cultivate merits of  friendship) *
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May 19th Sun

Ceremony of Buddha of Medicine

The Buddha of Medicine Repentence Bowing
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